Frequently Asked Questions
Why work with GVES?
We are qualified and competent Registered Energy Advisors and HVAC technicians. We can do more than just check boxes and supply reports. Ask us questions, you will get answers. We enjoy what we do and look forward to challenges.
I have a very old house in need of many upgrades, do I have to do them?
The short answer is NO you don’t have to do any upgrades to your home. The Energy Advisor will still make recommendations. You are under no obligation to undertake any upgrades or complete any renovations. It is just information for your own knowledge and future consideration. For example, if you have beautiful old windows and are looking to upgrade your homes heating equipment. You only have to upgrade the heating equipment to qualify for rebates.
I'm considering building a new home. Are grants available?
Contact us! The CleanBC program may have grants available. Even if the program says they are ‘over subscribed’, we can ask the right people to see if they will open up more spaces.
Do you have any information about financing options?
The federal government has introduced the Canada Greener Homes Loan Program to help Canadians finance home retrofits. The interest free loan is paid off over 10 years (or sooner) and allows people the option to finance their home energy saving projects. For more information click here.
How much does an Energy Audit / Energy Evaluation cost for the Canada Greener Homes Grant Program in Victoria BC.
For the Greater Victoria area single family homes typically cost $600 for the pre-retrofit evaluation and $300 for the post-retrofit evaluation. For homes larger than 3000 square feet or homes that require a second blower door test additional charges may apply.
How much does a Step Code Compliance Check list cost?
Please see below pricing for our Step Code Compliance work.
Carriage Homes:
Starting at $800 + GST
Included in this price:
-Energy model of the proposed and completed building.
-Pre and post construction compliance checklists filled out and submitted.
-Two revisions to building plans, such as changes to windows, doors, heating system, building envelope materials (does not include changes to building geometry.).
-Final air tightness test.
Single Family Homes:
Starting at $900 + GST:
-Energy model of the proposed and completed building.
-Pre and post construction compliance checklists filled out and submitted.
-Two revisions to building plans, such as changes to windows, doors, heating system, building envelope materials (does not include changes to building geometry.).
-Final air tightness test.
Stacked Duplexes and Single Family Homes with a non-adjoining suite:
Starting at $1050 + GST:
-Energy model of the proposed and completed building.
-Pre and post construction compliance checklists filled out and submitted.
-Two revisions to building plans, such as changes to windows, doors, heating system, building envelope materials (does not include changes to building geometry.).
-Final air tightness test.